Alleged hitman Dean Michael Wiwchar was a violent, volatile prisoner who B.C. parole board members feared would re-offend once released. Those officials were so concerned about the young inmate’s lack of remorse and “propensity for violence” that they ordered him to get psychiatric care and live in a halfway house upon statutory release. Vancouver Sun [...]

Canada’s broadcast regulator has rejected a bid by Bell to acquire Astral Media. The announcment was made after the stock market closed in Toronto. The CRTC says the 3.4-billion dollar deal would’ve been bad for Canadians, adding it would have placed significant market power in the hands of one of the country’s largest media companies. [...]

Canada’s broadcast regulator has rejected a bid by Bell to acquire Astral Media. The announcment was made after the stock market closed in Toronto. The CRTC says the 3.4-billion dollar deal would’ve been bad for Canadians, adding it would have placed significant market power in the hands of one of the country’s largest media companies. [...]

The NHLPA confirmed it will make a counter-proposal to the NHL on Thursday in Toronto, featuring 18 players in attendance including Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby. CBC | British Columbia News